280 Pages
by
Routledge
280 Pages
by
Routledge
288 Pages
by
Routledge
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English Political Culture in the Fifteenth Century is a new and original study of how politics worked in late medieval England, throwing new light on a much-discussed period in English history. Michael Hicks explores the standards, values and principles that motivated contemporary politicians, and the aspirations and interests of both dukes and peasants alike.
Hicks argues that the Wars of... Read more
Preface, List of abbreviations, 1 Parameters, 2 Political culture: past political cultures, 3 Monarchy, 4 Aristocracy, 5 Class perspectives, 6 Government: central government, 7 Alternative perceptions, 8 Bastard feudalism, 9 Provincial communities: models of provincial society, 10 Interaction: centre and provinces, 11 Civil war: categories and causes, 12 Conclusion, Notes, Select bibliography, Index
Biography
Michael Hicks
'As a guide to existing thinking, it has much to offer both teacher and student alike.' - History
